Senior Software Engineer, Localization and Mapping

Nuro; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 193,930 - 291,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Equity options

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Nuro in Mountain View is seeking a Software Engineer for their Localization & Mapping team. The role involves researching and implementing advanced mapping algorithms and developing robust software for their robotics systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong C/C++ skills and experience with mapping solutions in uncertain environments, contributing significantly to the future of robot navigation.

Nuro offers a competitive compensation package, including bonuses and equity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience as a software engineer.
• Experience developing mapping and/or localization algorithms for AV, drones, or similar applications.
• Strong desire to contribute to robot navigation for logistics and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and implement state-of-the-art mapping algorithms.
• Build well-tested C++ software for robotic platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on map needs.

Skills

C/C++ programming skills

Mapping algorithms development

State estimation

Working with multiple sensors

Education

PHD and/or Masters Degree in computer science, electrical engineering, robotics

Tools

Python

Job description

Who We Are

Nuro exists to better everyday life through robotics. Founded in 2016, Nuro has spent eight years developing autonomous driving (AD) technology and commercializing AD applications. The Nuro Driver™ is our world‑class autonomous driving system that combines AD hardware with our generalized AI‑first self‑driving software. Built to learn and improve through data, the Nuro Driver™ is one of the few driverless autonomous technologies on public roads today.

Nuro has raised over $2B in capital from Fidelity, Bailie Gifford, T. Rowe Price, Google, and other leading investors. We’ve partnered with some of the world’s most respected brands including Uber, FedEx, Domino’s, Walmart, Kroger, and 7‑Eleven.

About The Role

Our robotics team is growing and we are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Localization & Mapping team. You will be working on challenging problems in the design and implementation of the map system used on our current and future robots. We’re searching for an engineer with experience building robust map systems that work with real data in uncertain environments, and a strong desire to contribute to the future of robot navigation for logistics and transportation.

About The Work

• Research, develop, and implement state of the art mapping and/or state estimation algorithms.
• Analyze and characterize the accuracy and performance of mapping and/or state estimation algorithms while creating map solutions from various types of data sources.
• Build well‑tested C++ software and deploy and test on our robotic platforms and in simulation.
• Work in a small, focused team to deliver high‑quality mapping and localization solutions that power the next generation of mobile robots.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across autonomy, infrastructure, and systems teams on map needs and requirements.

About You

• 2+ years of industry experience as a software engineer.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills, developing well‑tested, safety critical software.
• Hands‑on experience developing mapping and/or localization algorithms for AV, drones, or similar applications.
• Deep understanding of state estimation, probabilistic filtering, 3D geometry.
• Experience working with multiple sensors (lidar, camera, etc.).

Bonus Points

• PHD and/or Masters Degree in computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, or related field.
• Experience with mapping data such as satellite imagery, lidar point clouds, standard definition (SD) maps.
• Proficiency in python.
• Experience with machine learning pipelines and/or machine learning for perception and/or mapping.

At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $193,930 and $291,150 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.

At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.